Bring the entire family and discover the richness of cultures from around the world, the science behind art-making, and the stories of the artists and their art. Become an artist for the day while exploring traditional art objects, art activities, and performances and entertainment related to VMFA’s collection and special exhibitions. Activities are recommended for children ages 3–12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages welcome. Free; no tickets required.
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Want to do a Family Day art activity at home? Explore the flora and fauna of Colombia by creating a flower or butterfly accessory in this art activity!
Volunteers are key to making Family Days possible! Volunteers for Family Days should be friendly, patient, and customer service-oriented. Likewise, they should enjoy working with a large, diverse, multi-generational audience. A few of the Family Day volunteering positions include the following:
Greeting visitors and directing them to activities
Facilitating our Welcome Table and Survey/Prize Table
Helping with art activity stations
Assisting artists and performers
Ushering guests into and out of performances and film screenings
